Eastern Kentucky University

EKU Receives KEMI Destiny Award for Workplace Safety for Seventh Consecutive Year

For the seventh consecutive year, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) has earned the Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Insurance (KEMI ...
Sentinel Echo

Three-time Colonel graduate found purpose and a home at EKU

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) commencement speaker Dr. Chris Butcher, ’18 ’19 ’25, stood before graduates with a message ...
Eastern Kentucky University

Stories of Strength and Triumph Shine at EKU’s Fall 2025 Commencement

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) celebrated fall graduates at commencement ceremonies on Dec. 4 and 5, 2025, at the EKU ...
Lane Report

EKU aviation working to create public safety drone monitoring

Concerns about flights in restricted airspace continue to grow as drone usage among professionals and hobbyists becomes more common.
Firehouse

EKU Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation Degree Sparks Game-Changing Career Readiness

RICHMOND, Ky. (Sept. 13, 2024) — A fire breaks out and the temperature rises on Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) campus; however, this fire does not present any danger to the campus. Simulated and ...
WKYT

EKU ending free textbook program due to federal regulations

RICHMOND, Ky. (WKYT) — After four years of providing free textbooks to undergraduates, Eastern Kentucky University is changing its BookSmart program to comply with new federal financial aid ...
Firehouse

EKU Awarded Grant for Fire Investigation Research

RICHMOND, Ky. (Oct. 9, 2024) — Faculty in Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) College of Justice, Safety and Military Science, Dr. Shijin Kozhumal and Dr. Greg Gorbett, received a competitive research ...
Richmond Register

EKU becomes Kentucky’s Largest Regional Public University

Eastern Kentucky University is now the largest regional public institution in Kentucky, according to the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education. As of Fall 2024, EKU led the state’s regional ...
WKYT

EKU lowers credit hour limit before extra fees kick in

RICHMOND, Ky. (WKYT) - Students at Eastern Kentucky University will soon face an additional fee if they take more than 15 credit hours in a semester. Eastern Kentucky University’s Board of Regents ...
Lexington Herald Leader

EKU’s men’s and women’s basketball coaches both have new contracts. Here are the details.

In our Reality Check stories, Herald-Leader journalists dig deeper into questions over facts, consequences and accountability. Read more. Story idea? [email protected]. New Eastern ...
Richmond Register

Eastern Kentucky University announces Fall 2024 Graduate List

Eastern Kentucky University recognized graduates from its six academic colleges during Fall 2024 commencement ceremonies held on Thursday, Dec. 5 and Friday, Dec. 6, at the EKU Center for the Arts.
Lexington Herald Leader

EKU went with experience when choosing athletics director. How his contract measures up.

In our Reality Check stories, Herald-Leader journalists dig deeper into questions over facts, consequences and accountability. Read more. Story idea? [email protected]. Eastern Kentucky ...